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NFL news roundup: Jonathan Martin releases allegations, Matt Flynn to work out for Packers

The Miami Dolphins have a lot to answer for if Jonathan Martin’s latest claims are accurate.

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Lawyers for Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin released a statement on Thursday which outlines some of the alleged abuse he received since being drafted in 2012.

The strongest claims come as Martin's camp explains the offensive tackle was physically attacked by his teammates, in addition to sexually explicit remarks said to Martin about his sister. There have been no further updates from the Dolphins or Richie Incognito at this time.

Matt Flynn to work out for Packers

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The Green Bay Packers are reeling from a collarbone injury that will keep Aaron Rodgers away from the team for up to six weeks. Desperation could see the team turning to an old face, with Matt Flynn expected to work out for the Packers this week.

Flynn last played for Green Bay in 2011 when he finished the season with a 480-yard passing performance that prompted teams to wonder whether he was a franchise quarterback trapped behind Rodgers on the depth chart. Flynn had chances in Seattle and Oakland, but was unable to take advantage of his opportunities with either team.

Ed Reed relegated to rotational DB

Ed Reed was once believed to be the final piece of a Texans' defensive puzzle, a veteran defensive back that was going to put the team over the top. This season has become a disaster for Houston and now Reed has lost his starting job to third-year safety Shiloh Keo.

The Texans are adamant that the switch in personnel is more about taking advantage of matchups that dropping Reed as a starter, but there’s no question the change will reduce his snaps moving forward.

C.J. Spiller feels like he’s almost back to his old self

A high-ankle sprain hurt C.J. Spiller's chances to follow up on his stellar 2012 season, but the Buffalo Bills running back finally feels like he's recovering.

Spiller carried the ball 12 times for 116 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9, his best game of the season. He was happy to report that he did not suffer a lot of post-game pain despite seeing his heaviest workload since week four.

Vikings willing to commit to Christian Ponder, but only if he wins

The Minnesota Vikings have struggled to win games because of the team's quarterback play, so they've turned Christian Ponder's status into a simple proposition. If he wins, he will keep starting. The Vikings managed to win on Thursday night, but injuries have cast a cloud on his future with the team.

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